hello, got my first jeep back in november. haven't even driven it yet, was mechanically pretty messed up and an still in the process of rebuilding it. the PO was a real crack job mechanic. my current problem is the plate that goes between the transmission and engine. the bottom part of it is missing, so i am able to see the torque converter and starter wheel. is this plate one piece and had a part cut out, or was it 2 pieces. it is a 1990, 4.2 auto. thanks.

The auto has a 2 piece plate. There is a large aluminum plate behind the flex plate and it ends just below the 2 "ears" on the engine block. There is a smaller inspection plate that goes on the bottom portion of the bellhousing. The plate is ther so you can unbolt the torque converter from the flex plate. It's made of stamped tin. You don't need to pull the trans to put that plate on.....